Скачать или смотреть BFM26-LUMIDE AKEREWUSI CEO OF AGENTSC & ANNYCE BRACKINS INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER YOUTH REPRESENT

Mide is Founder and CEO of AgentsC Inc., an international company delivering philanthropy solutions to the non-profit and private sector. Mide has extensive experience of working with major philanthropists, corporations, and grant-making foundations as well as charities and NGOs in Australia, Canada, South Africa, UK, and the USA.

As a British born African living in Canada, Mide’s perspectives are uniquely diverse and frequently thought provoking. He is an advocate for equity philanthropy, implementing unique philanthropic opportunities to the social determinants of health, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and social impact investments.

Mide obtained a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Business Studies and Sociology from the University of Surrey, and an M.Sc. (Econ) in the Political Economy of Asia and Africa from SOAS, University of London. He is a Certified Social Responsibility Practitioner (CSR-P) and qualified in Dialogue Education (CDEP).

With more than 25 years’ experience as a philanthropy expert, Mide has also founded and chaired the Black Fundraisers Network - a voluntary organization supporting fundraisers to learn about philanthropy within Europe’s African and Caribbean diaspora. He is a former Board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Toronto Chapter, and currently serves on the Board of 100 Strong.

Annyce Brackins, originally from Chicago and now residing in Northern New Jersey, was exposed to fundraising early on, participating in church, school, and after-school program fundraisers. Her determination to pursue fundraising as a career blossomed during her undergraduate years while working in the university’s Phonathon Center within the development department. After completing her undergraduate studies, Annyce pursued a Master’s degree and, upon graduation, immediately embarked on her career journey. She has remained dedicated to addressing the opportunity gap for communities in need through philanthropy.

Annyce is committed to continuous growth, both professionally and personally. She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (New York City chapter), part of the 2024 Spring Cohort of Cause Effective’s Rising Leaders Fundraising Activation for BIPOC professionals, and co-chair of the Rising Professionals of Color in Fundraising group, providing resources and targeted education to emerging professionals within the philanthropic space.

Annyce received a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Kean University and a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies with a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, along with a minor in Gender Studies.